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Polo Forest: Waiting to be discovered, explored

January 24, 2017

The Polo Forest, situated in Vijayanagar taluka of the Sabarkantha district of Gujarat in India, is a world unto itself with ancient temples and a luxurious tent city.

Land acquisition row escalates in West Bengal

January 18, 2017

West Bengal government has landed itself in hot water over land acquisition for a power grid project at Bhangar in suburban Kolkata. The violent protests, reminiscent of Nandigram and Singur, have come at an awfully wrong time as the state gets ready to host the Bengal Global Bus...

Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak outlines challenges of education

January 18, 2017

At a recent event in Kolkata, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak raised points on growing problems of education in practice and pushed for reforms for quality education.

International Kite Festival at Gujarat concludes on a high

January 16, 2017

The International Kite Festival, held primarily in Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat brought together kite flying enthusiasts from across the world.

Four lip-smacking Gujarati street snacks

January 12, 2017

Gujarati food is an interesting gastronomic experience and the street food in particular is gratifying for food lovers

Five things to do in wintry Kashmir

January 7, 2017

Kashmir has received the year’s first snowfall and its time gear up for a Himalayan vacation. Among the many things to do in Kashmir at this time of the year, Media India Group brings you five that should make your holidays memorable and let you experience the customs and cultu...

NGO Series: Durbar – Empowerment of Sex Workers

January 4, 2017

Durbar, a large collective of sex workers in West Bengal, is working to ensure the rights of this largely marginalised section of society.

Who was the Indian poetess Savitribai Phule ?

January 4, 2017

Celebrating the birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule, the poetess who stood against caste and gender-based discrimination in India during colonial times, Google India shows a meaningful gesture.

Five eagerly awaited yoga events in India

January 2, 2017

India, acknowledged as the birthplace of the practice of yoga, hosts a wide range of yoga-themed events through the year, attracting visitors from across the world.

Wine appreciation growing in India

December 30, 2016

Wine remains an unexplored drink, but Indians are warming up to it, with events, clubs and establishments slowly promoting the drink.

Guarding the artwork from Kutch

December 27, 2016

This art preservation centre is working towards conserving and propagating artwork from India’s largest district, Kutch. Referred to as Kutchi work, the distinctive thread and mirror work is unique to this part of India but is slowly loosening its ends to other places.